Answer : The partial pressure of is, 222.93 torr
Explanation :
Half-life = 2.81 hr = 168.6 min
First we have to calculate the rate constant, we use the formula :
Now we have to calculate the partial pressure of
The balanced chemical reaction is:
Initial pressure 760 0 0
At eqm. (760-2x) 4x x
Expression for rate law for first order kinetics is given by:
where,
k = rate constant
t = time passed by the sample = 215 min
a = initial pressure of = 760 torr
a - x = pressure of at equilibrium = (760-2x) torr
Now put all the given values in above equation, we get:
The partial pressure of = x = 222.93 torr